Sibiliana Sensale Organic Nero d'Avola 2025This juicy, organic red comes from Sicily, and is made from the Nero D'Avola grape. Sicily is blessed with plenty of warming sun, ripening the grapes is rarely a problem. Sometimes Nero D'Avola can wander into a soupy, over alcoholic wine, but this one uses fruit from higher altitude vineyards, which helps preserve acidity and freshness. The wine is made by Cantina Europa, established in the early 1960s, it operates as a successful cooperative. They

Fresh and refined aromas of citrus zest

using the native yeast from the grapes and ageing is done in neutral oak to preserve the delicious fruit flavours

Jean-Paul Balland has handed over the running of the domaine to his two daughters

Presently under the stewardship of siblings Guy and Olivier

Working closely with around 20 local growers

and a wonderfully well-rounded finish

refreshing and neatly balanced

dark berries intermingle with savoury notes and spice

driven by lingering cherry and a touch of spice

Clotilde now farms 16 hectares of Cabernet Franc organically

bringing together Grenache

It's smooth and well-structured